north vs south homesteading

[pqtb]

This video has lots of ideas to think about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkZW6MdKWLg

[TWP]

Could you explain, please?

My bandwidth doesn't play well with videos (or Youtube).

[pqtb]

One must take in account local area conditions when planning a homestead.  What will work in northern US will be a disaster in the deep south or vice versa.  One must select plant or animals that are adapted to area they are being grown.   If possible source animals and plants locally to insure they are adapted to local conditions.   It was pointed out in the video that northern areas can buy feed and store for long periods of time and the southern location it will spoil due to heat and humidity.  North has to stock pile hay for winter months as the deep south can graze all year long.   Seek out guidance/mentors in your local area from those successfully doing what you want to because all those helpful videos on youtube make not yield desired results.

[TWP]

That sound useful, thank you!

I'll do a download tonight while I'm sleeping.

[edit]  I pulled this down last night (30 minutes...)

It has good information on choosing plants for your homestead (or BOL) garden/farm.

One point especially noted is that plants which are regrown from collected seed, replanted in the same area for a couple of season, will become much better adapted to the local environment.

Remember that the seed packets you buy at the local garden shop or hardware store are likely NOT specifically bred for your local climate.  DO check the recommended area (usually even printed on the seed packet).

If you can find them, local seed swaps are a MUCH better option for obtaining seeds from your area.  The key is "SWAP" because these are not (usually) for sale, but rather exchanged for your homegrown seeds.